In Montana, taxpayers can deduct up to $5,000 of Federal income tax from their Montana taxable income for individuals and $10,000 for married couples filing jointly.

Montana State Income Tax Deductions

Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income before determining your taxable income.

Montana Standard Deduction

The Montana standard deduction is $4,270.00 for individuals and $8,540.00 for married couples filing jointly. The standard deduction may be chosen instead of filing an itemized deduction on your Montana tax return.

Montana Personal Exemptions

Montana's personal income tax exemptions include a personal exemption of $2,280.00. You can deduct one single exemption from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially.

Montana Dependent Deduction

Montana has a dependent exemption of $2,280.00. You may claim one dependent exemption for each of the children, relatives, or others who live with and are supported by you as described § 152 of the IRC (Internal Revenue Code).

Montana Itemized Deductions

Montana allows itemized deductions, and you can claim the same itemized deductions on your Montana tax return as you do on your Federal tax return. You must choose between itemizing your deductions and choosing the Montana standard deduction, so it's generally only worth itemizing your deductions if your itemized total is more then the Montana and Federal standard deductions.